Join us as we strive to make a lasting impact in our community. Our mission is rooted in fostering awareness and offering hands-on educational programs. Each event brings us one step closer to a healthier environment and an engaged community. Discover our work and how you can contribute to the efforts.
Explore our history and the milestones that have defined our mission. Each event marks a step forward in our commitment to the community. Join us as we reflect on our path and look forward to the future.
Ninth Root, led by Tamila Shy Walker, was founded in West Oakland, focusing on community wellness and ecological restoration through the Sacred Spaces initiative.
Ninth Root was selected by BayCAN and the Project Team to receive funding and technical support from the National Coastal Resilience Fund for developing nature-based solutions (NbS) in East Oakland
Ninth Root began community workshops, site tours, and educational campaigns. Launched BloomNation, a native and invasive plant restoration initiative, and Shell Haven, focused on Olympia oyster habitat restoration
Partnered with Wild Oyster Project, San Francisco Estuary Institute, and others for technical assistance and ecological training. Coordinated with Sogorea Te Land Trust to engage Indigenous perspectives
Began work on a comprehensive Global Plan for Sacred Spaces, including monitoring strategies and broader community education programs.
We’re a group of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in our community.
Director and Founder
‘Shy’ leads our programs, ensuring we stay true to our mission of protecting the environment.
Project Manager
Shazia keeps our calendars organized while making a positive impact in the community.
We are grateful to our partners for their ongoing support: The City of Oakland participated in stakeholder engagement meetings and was among the entities consulted during the project’s development. Coastal Quest played a central role as part of the Project Team that administered technical assistance and funding. The East Bay Regional Park District for aligning with us on land use and conservation strategies. ESA was part of the technical support team that provided ecological and engineering expertise. The Restoration Authority for being a strategic funding and policy partner. Save The Bay, a community and technical partner, helped facilitate learning exchanges and provided expertise on shoreline ecology and advocacy.
Your support matters! Join us to help the community thrive through our programs and initiatives. Together, we can create lasting change in East Oakland.
